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PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The Commissioners Court approved renewing its contract with GLC Animal Disposal Services to pick up, transport, and dispose of animal carcasses across Harris County for one year (August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027) at a cost of $85,700.

What it means for you

Harris County will continue to have a private company remove and dispose of dead animals from county areas; residents are not expected to handle this service directly.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

5–0, per the official record.

Contracts & spending — see all →Harris County (countywide)

Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

Quick answersfrom the official record
How much?$85,700Legistar record ↗
Who benefits?GLC Animal Disposal ServicesLegistar record ↗
Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Taken up at the July 9, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗
The official caption doesn't name who pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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